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Cocktail of the Week: the TipperaryWith St. Patrick’s Day on the 17 March, we’re mixing up a classic Irish whiskey-based cocktail which might have you singing a famous song. It’s the Tipperary! One of the…
Making Martini-March with Bathtub Gin flavoursBen Ellefsen is making a call to arms this week to make Martini-March (AKA Marchtini) happen and he’s got bags of Bathtub Gin recipes to help. What do you mean…
New Arrival of the Week: Glenrothes 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 10234) (Adelphi)The unadulterated, in-demand, and always reliable whisky of Adelphi is on our radar today thanks to the arrival of this single-cask bottling of Glenrothes. Today we’re using our New Arrival…
What we loved this week: Tobermory, Kingsbarns, and the LakesIt’s been another bumper week in the world of booze and we’ve tried some exciting releases from Tobermory, visited Jensen’s Gin in Bermondsey, and tasted an infinity bottle whisky. Sound…
Whisky of the Week: Amrut TriparvaOut of a whole host of brilliant whiskies, you voted for Amrut Triparva as our Whisky of the Week. As Jess found out when she had a taste, this is…
Cracking cult whiskiesThe whisky we have here might not be on everybody’s radar, but those who like them, love them. With good reason. Here are some of our favourite cult whiskies. A…
The five regions of Scotch whisky explained: CampbeltownCampbeltown is our focus today as we conclude our deep dive into the regions of Scotch whisky, with a trip to Glen Scotia on the cards! Anyone who knows their Scotch…
Cocktail of the Week: the Long Island Iced TeaToday we’re knocking up the cocktail that contains everything but the kitchen sink. Prepare to raid your drinks cabinet because it’s Long Island Iced Tea time. Long Island Ice Teas…
Hendrick’s Flora Adora: a curiously floral ginThe newest addition to the Hendrick’s family has landed. Let us introduce you to Hendrick’s Flora Adora, a limited release gin made using floral botanicals that are particularly attractive to…
The five regions of Scotch whisky explained: The LowlandsBreathe it in, we’re in the lovely Lowlands to find out about Scotch whisky’s hidden gem of a whisky region and to tell you how to win a trip there…
Wormtub 12 Year Old. Single cask. First-fill oloroso. Natural strength. Winning.Here’s a little update on the Wormtub range, which has taken things up to 11. By which we mean 12. Because it’s Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask. You know what?…
February’s MoM indie bottling releasesWe’re back with our monthly supply of independent bottlings including an old Springbank (!) and whisky from Canada, Wales, and Ireland. Yep. That was a month. Ridiculous. Next thing you…
Whisky of the Week: Redbreast 21 Year OldYou voted for an absolute corker this week, which meant Jess got to taste the delicious Redbreast 21 Year Old. It’s a tough job but somebody’s gotta do it, right?…
New Arrival of the Week: John Barr blended whiskyThis week we’ve got a bargain blended whisky with an interesting history. It’s called John Barr and it’s perfect for cocktails like Rob Roys and Highballs. For knocking up a Highball…
The five regions of Scotch whisky explained: IslayWe’re taking you to Islay today to learn about the island that creates arguably Scotland’s most distinctive whisky and remind you how to win a trip there! Over the next…
The five regions of Scotch whisky explained: the HighlandsAs part of our tour of the whisky regions of Scotland, we’re stopping off in the Highlands for a look around and suggesting some bottles for you to try. And…
